Tamara Pickett

Group Communications and External Relations Director, Virgin Group

Tamara Pickett is the Group Communications and External Relations Director for the Virgin Group, leading global communications for Sir Richard Branson and Virgin. She oversees a multimedia team spanning Public Relations, Advocacy, Social, Content and Digital, and Employee Communications and Engagement. With a background across broadcast, agency, and in-house roles, Tamara brings deep expertise in storytelling, brand strategy, and purpose-driven, award-winning communications. She holds a degree in English Literature and Politics, a post-graduate certificate in journalism, and is a graduate of the Women50 Santander and UCLA Leadership Programme.